Azure Velvet Vivid#1C86BA
Cerulean Dusk Vivid#178197
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Azure Velvet Vivid vs Cerulean Dusk Vivid
A detailed comparison of #1C86BA and #178197 — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.12:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Azure Velvet Vivid
Text on Cerulean Dusk Vivid
Color Properties
#1C86BA
HEX
#178197
rgb(28, 134, 186)
RGB
rgb(23, 129, 151)
hsl(200, 74%, 42%)
HSL
hsl(190, 74%, 34%)
200°
Hue
190°
74%
Saturation
74%
42%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Blue
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C86BA, #178197);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.12:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.
These colors have a 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Azure Velvet Vivid
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Cerulean Dusk Vivid
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